Child Watch Attendant (part time)
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Child Watch Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, clean, caring, fun and enriching environment for our member's children to enjoy while they parents use our Fitness Center facility. All Child Watch staff will be responsible for the overall successful day-to-day running of the Child Watch program, as well as be responsible for high-quality childcare. Provides a quality experience to children and parents.Responsibilities and DutiesResponsible for the safety of the children, classroom, and all activities at all timesAssures parents are signing in children properly and presenting identificationDevelops and implements activities for the children and attentively watches and attends to the childrenSupervises and interacts with children at playEncourage sportsmanship and positive peer interactionsCompletes required cleaning and organizing of the Child Watch room to maintain program site and equipment, maintains clean environment, performs custodial duties as required or assigned to include body fluid cleanup, sanitizing area, and light housekeepingMaintains required program recordsEnsures safe play conditions and follows established security proceduresTreats children if injured and completes an accident report; reports to parents and supervisorAttend staff meetings and trainings as neededResponds to questions and concerns from parents and refers them to the Director as neededMust be able to establish and maintain relationships with other staff members, leaders, volunteers, members, participants, parents, and the general publicKnow, educate and enforce Child Watch rules and policies to members and parentsMay be responsible for communicating facility needs and concerns to the Director immediatelyKnow the work schedule and reports to work on time or finds an approved substituteComplete timesheet on a daily basisBuilds positive relationships with members and children in programAssume all other duties and assignments deemed appropriate by the DirectorQualifications and SkillsMinimum one-year previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferredMust be able to pass a Criminal BackgroundInfant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid and AED certifications within 60 days of hire dateChild Abuse Prevention training preferredAbility to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activitiesPrevious experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgroundsMust be willing and available to work evening, weekend and holiday shiftsMust be 18 years of agePhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of standing and frequent bendingMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a timeMay be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and virusesWork ScheduleMonday - Thursday 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Hours could vary or be extended.To ApplyTo complete an application, pleasevisit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield WV 24701.ORResumes may be emailed to: rluther@ Please include position applying for in the subject line.ORYou may also mail your resume to:Robert LutherDirector of Human ResourcesCity of Bluefield200 Rogers StreetBluefield, WV 24701The City of Bluefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr